Category Archives: England

Bishops Stortford – not, My Shadhona

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Hector

The last Curry-Heute in Bishops Storford was a random choice. More thought and effort went into today’s choice. Rubys (5a Newtown Rd, Bishops Stortford, CM23 3SA) stood out as The Place, argh – it’s a Takeaway only. So much for … Continue reading →

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Newcastle – Sachins – A Punjabi Restaurant

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Hector

Hector missed the last Newcastle Trip by The Company, so it really is three years and two weeks since the last visit to see The Lads. Ale was the primary motivation, as ever Curry-Heute has to be reported. Research revealed … Continue reading →

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The Downsman, Crawley – How can Hector Stay Away?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Hector

The Oriental Emporium (Southern Ltd, 87 High St., Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BA) was the First Port of Call today. Lord Clive of Crawley, on his Home Turf insisted we stop off here for Samosa before sampling the Local Ale. … Continue reading →

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The Downsman, Crawley – A Warm Welcome for Hector

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Hector

The early flight Dan Sath saw Hector consume Two Breakfasts, one at Glasgow Airport, the other at Chez Olive. The trip also saw Hector check in two bags, a Stelios Dispensation permitted Marg’s Bag to fly without her. Waiting for … Continue reading →

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Alban Tandoori – St. Albans (Hertfordshire)

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Hector

An overnight stay in London and No Curry-Heute? Yesterday was Marg’s Day, today it was agreed that after Brunch with her Cohort we would head up to Farringdon and the Café Saffron which came Highly Recommended by a Local. An … Continue reading →

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Bombay – Indian Cuisine – Brighton Curry Memoirs

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Hector

Today, it is exactly Twenty Years since I first set foot in Brighton. The Sunday in the end of May Bank Holiday. Then I had driven down from Glasgow, a Different World, a Very Different Life.  I knew Marg back … Continue reading →

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A Grand Evening at The Downsman – Down in Crawley

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Hector

Twenty Two Hours later than planned and with Jim replacing Marg and Maggie, Clive took Hector as promised to The Downsman (Wakehurst Drive, Southgate, Crawley, RH10 6DH). What was once a pub that Our Type would never frequent is very … Continue reading →

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A Quick Return to Bala Sweet & Tandoori Centre – Bedford

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Hector

Lord Clive of Crawley was keen to join Hector for his #2 Visit to The Bala Sweet & Tandoori Centre (111 Midland Rd., Bedford, MK40 1DA). That it was en route to the Train Station was very convenient. I now … Continue reading →

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New Bombay – Bedford

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Hector

The Pythagorean Cup was the topic of conversation at one point during our visit to The Bedford Arms. Somehow the topic changed to Curry. Carlos, Mein Host, had a Takeaway Menu for the nearby New Bombay (53b Harpur Street, Bedford, … Continue reading →

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Pound-a-Curry – Bedford

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Hector

Occasionally Hector reports on a Curry Source without having sampled the wares. If Bedford was my Home then a Takeaway would be viable, as a Curry Tourist I need a seat. Fosterhill Road is on the route between the Travelodge … Continue reading →

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